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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
Optimal lineups are generated to demonstrate groups of players that work well together. This should be used only as a thought-starter for your lineups. This lineup may not conform to exact requirements of DraftKings (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the MLB DraftKings Optimizer.
| P One | Steven Matz |
| P Two | Blake Snell |
| C | René Rivera |
| 1B | Matt Olson |
| 2B | Logan Forsythe |
| SS | Javier Báez |
| 3B | David Bote |
| OF One | Andrew McCutchen |
| OF Two | Corey Dickerson |
| OF Three | Tommy Pham |
| Salary | $47,700 |
| Expected Points | 104.76 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $10,200 | 20.12 | 1.97 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $10,900 | 19.88 | 1.82 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $8,600 | 15.64 | 1.82 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $9,200 | 15.51 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Matz | CIN | $6,200 | 14.40 | 2.32 |
| Glenn Sparkman | NYY | $4,400 | 9.28 | 2.11 |
| Júnior Guerra | CLE | $6,700 | 13.86 | 2.07 |
| Chris Stratton | SF | $6,000 | 12.16 | 2.03 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,700 | 7.94 | 1.69 |
| Nick Hundley | SF | $3,600 | 7.87 | 2.18 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,700 | 7.69 | 2.08 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,600 | 7.32 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| René Rivera | ATL | $2,700 | 6.28 | 2.33 |
| Sandy Leon | BOS | $2,900 | 6.42 | 2.21 |
| Nick Hundley | SF | $3,600 | 7.87 | 2.18 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,700 | 7.69 | 2.08 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,100 | 9.90 | 1.94 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $4,800 | 9.54 | 1.99 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,100 | 9.49 | 2.31 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $5,200 | 9.35 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,100 | 9.49 | 2.31 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,300 | 7.23 | 2.19 |
| Jim Adduci | CHW | $3,400 | 7.32 | 2.15 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,600 | 7.73 | 2.15 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $5,100 | 10.08 | 1.98 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,500 | 9.28 | 2.06 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,700 | 9.27 | 1.97 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $5,000 | 8.72 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $3,000 | 7.05 | 2.35 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,700 | 6.18 | 2.29 |
| Devon Travis | KC | $3,400 | 7.72 | 2.27 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $3,000 | 6.75 | 2.25 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,800 | 10.93 | 1.88 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,700 | 10.23 | 1.79 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,700 | 9.27 | 1.97 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,700 | 9.10 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $3,300 | 7.25 | 2.20 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,000 | 8.74 | 2.19 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $3,300 | 7.19 | 2.18 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,800 | 8.17 | 2.15 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,700 | 11.59 | 2.03 |
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $4,600 | 9.86 | 2.14 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $4,900 | 9.58 | 1.96 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,700 | 9.10 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Bote | ATL | $3,400 | 8.40 | 2.47 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $3,000 | 7.05 | 2.35 |
| Evan Longoria | SF | $3,500 | 8.20 | 2.34 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,700 | 6.18 | 2.29 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $6,000 | 10.58 | 1.76 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,900 | 10.27 | 2.09 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $5,200 | 10.21 | 1.96 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,200 | 10.11 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Pham | WSH | $3,900 | 8.91 | 2.28 |
| Eric Young Jr. | MIL | $2,800 | 6.33 | 2.26 |
| Stephen Piscotty | SEA | $3,500 | 7.81 | 2.23 |
| Jake Cave | DET | $3,200 | 7.09 | 2.21 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.